1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 636 kg more than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Bitter Diplomat | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Bitter | Nissan |
Model | Diplomat | Quest |
Year Released | 1975 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3160 mm |